(Washington, DC) – On, Thursday, February, 28 at 12 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser along with members of her Administration will convene faith leaders to discuss collective strategies to reduce hate crimes and gun violence in the District. Later in the evening, the Bowser Administration will host the first meeting of the newly established Interfaith Advisory Preparedness Group (IPAG), which encourages dialogue with the District’s faith-based organizations to help them enhance preparedness for all types of hazards.
Reporters and other media are invited to cover introductory remarks at the start of the luncheon. Mayor Bowser and members of her Administration will address members of the press once the event has concluded.
When:
Thursday, February 28, at 12 pm
Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Thomas Bowen, Director, Mayor’s Office on Religious Affairs
Robert Contee, Assistant Chief, Investigative Services Division, Metropolitan Police Department
Marcus Ellis, Chief of Staff, Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement
Michelle Garcia, Director, Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants
Sheila Alexander-Reid, Director, Mayor’s Office on LGBTQ Affairs
Dr. Yolanda Pierce, Mayor’s Interfaith Council Chair and Dean, Howard University School of Divinity
Rev. Christopher Zacharias, Mayor’s Interfaith Council Co-Chair and Senior Pastor, John Wesley AME Zion Church
Administration Officials
Where:
Location: Riverside Baptist Church
699 Maine Street, SW
*Closest Metro Station: Waterfront Station*
All reporters and other media interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].